San Jose, Calif. — Cypress Semiconductor Corp. has introduced support for the DMX512 protocol in its EZ-Color design solution for high-brightness (HB) LED intelligent lighting systems. The EZ-Color ...

As their production costs fall, LEDs are being used more often in applications ranging from handheld devices to automotive and architectural lighting. Their high reliability (operational lifetimes of ...

This article presents function modules that deliver application solutions for LED lighting development. It also describes the implementation of high-side driver to boost power savings, as well as ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. With the rising costs of energy and increasing governmental requirements for high efficiency lighting, the high ...

Upfront simulation in the design stage of product development has long held great promise. It lets engineers find design flaws earlier and explore more alternatives. There is little doubt that such an ...

In LEDs heat and high currents hasten the dimming process which can lead to unreliable operation in LED-powered optocouplers. Some simple and straight-forward analysis will keep their light shining ...

Even with robotics, traditional development and production are time-consuming and error-prone. You can optimize downstream workflows with computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering ...

Ping-pong balls have many uses: apart from playing table tennis, they have been used for countless art projects, science experiments, and even to raise ships from the bottom of the ocean. As it turns ...